Former President Trump surrenders in Georgia on state felony charges. The podcast discusses the 2024 presidential election and the state of play for GOP nominees. It also explores the rise of right-wing pop music. Guests include Axios' Erin Doherty and The Atlanta-Journal Constitution's Tamar Hallerman.
Donald Trump turned himself in for 13 state felony charges related to his interference in the 2020 election.
Despite not being present, Trump's dominance and support within the GOP was evident during the first primary debate for the 2024 presidential election.
Deep dives
Former President Trump Surrenders in Georgia
Former President Donald Trump turned himself into the Fulton County Jail for his fourth arrest this year. He was booked on 13 state felony charges related to his interference in the 2020 presidential election. His arrest attracted a flood of national media, protesters, supporters, and counter-protesters. Despite going through some standard procedures at the jail, Trump's experience differs due to his secret service protection and special privileges.
Expedited Timeline for Kenneth Chesbro's Trial
One of the defendants indicted alongside Donald Trump, Kenneth Chesbro, issued a speedy trial demand. The DA agreed to a trial date on October 23rd but only for Chesbro, leaving the fate of the other 18 defendants uncertain. Some defendants, including Mark Meadows, are attempting to move their cases to Federal Court for a potentially more favorable judgment. Monday's hearing will involve witnesses and will shed more light on the defense's strategy.
Key Takeaways from the GOP Presidential Debate
Former President Trump, though absent from the debate, still dominated the conversation among the eight other candidates. Vivek Ramaswami emerged as a political newcomer and positioned himself as the Trump proxy, taking on the Republican establishment. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis had a relatively neutral performance without facing many attacks from his rivals. The candidates' frequent expressions of support for Trump, even in the face of legal issues, underlined his status as the clear front runner for the Republican nomination in the crowded 2024 race.
Former President Donald Trump turned himself in to the Fulton County Jail on Thursday evening. Trump was booked on 13 state felony charges for his interference in the 2020 election.
The big picture: All this is happening on the backdrop of the 2024 presidential election. Even though former President Trump wasn't at the first GOP primary debate on Wednesday night, he certainly dominated the conversation. We take a look the state of play for the GOP presidential nominees.
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